Dundalk play host to Derry City on Friday evening in the League of Ireland Premier Division, with both teams hoping to improve on their recent form.
The two sides come into this clash desperate for a victory - Dundalk have just one win across their previous seven games in all competitions, losing to St. Patrick's Athletic last time out in the Leinster Senior Cup.
City have drawn five of their last six matches, with their last victory coming on April 24th against league leaders Shamrock Rovers.
Since that win, Derry have scored just four goals in the League of Ireland, something which could prevent them from getting anything on Friday evening.
Dundalk v Derry City Tips Summary
Best Bet - Dundalk to win @ 5/4
Alternative Bet - Under 2.5 goals @ 1/1
Bet Builder - HT/FT - Dundalk/Dundalk & Gbemi Arubi to score anytime @ 7/1
Dundalk v Derry City Predictions
Best Bet: Dundalk to win @ 5/4
Although both teams come into this clash without much form to speak of, the hosts should have enough about them to seal all three points on Friday evening.
The previous two meetings between these two teams finished 2-2 and you have to go back all the way to November 2022 for Dundalk's last victory over their opponents in the League of Ireland.
Form in front of goal could be crucial in this clash. Despite winning only one of their last seven games, Dundalk have still managed to score seven times during that run.
Derry, on the other hand, have found the back of the net on just five occasions during the same period.
A win for the home side would also see them edge closer to the top three, so expect Dundalk to grab their seventh win of the league season.
Alternative Bet: Under 2.5 goals @ 1/1
Given recent form, this game won't be a classic and will likely be settled by the odd goal.
Dundalk do boast the third-best attacking record in the League of Ireland, scoring 29 goals in 18 games, but Derry have managed just 21 goals this term.
Dundalk's last three games in all competitions have seen two goals or less being scored.
For City, this bet would have landed in six of their previous seven matches, with the 2-2 draw with Waterford the only game featuring three or more goals.
The statistics certainly point to this one being a low-scoring affair.
Dundalk v Derry City Bet Builder Tip
HT/FT - Dundalk/Dundalk
Gbemi Arubi to score anytime
Pays 13/2
Dundalk will be looking to burst out of the traps here and gain an early lead on Friday evening. In three of their league wins this season, they have scored twice in the second half and managed to hold on for victory.
Expect the home side to be leading at both the break and at full-time when Derry visit.
Home boss Ciaran Kilduff will be counting on centre-forward Gbemi Arubi to do the business for his side against Derry.
The 22-year-old has been in fine form this season, scoring five league goals, while adding another in the Leinster Senior Cup.
Arubi scored Dundalk's only goal against Drogheda United last week in their League of Ireland clash and that was his second in four games.
He will be lively, that much is certain. As such, backing him to score as part of this bet builder offers excellent value
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Key Match Stats
Dundalk haven't beaten Derry City since November 2022, losing four of the 10 matches since then
Derry City boast the fourth-best defensive record in the League of Ireland, having conceded 21 goals
Gbemi Arubi is Dundalk's top scorer this season with six goals
Derry City have won just one away match all season
Six of Dundalk's seven wins this term have come at home
Dundalk haven't won the Premier Division since 2019
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